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BG62 SBV

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,868 mi
Last recorded110,868 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 SBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 110,868 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 108,392 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 103,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,263 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 99,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,376 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 68,742 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 68,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,995 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 64,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 44,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BG62 SBV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG62 SBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG62 SBV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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